India’s online gaming sector is entering a new regulatory phase. Following the enactment of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (“Act”), the Ministry of Electronics and IT(“MeitY”) has now notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules (“Rules”), effective May 1, 2026. Together, they mark a clear shift from a lightly governed space to a structured and closely regulated framework. Key highlights of the Rules: Stricter stance on money gaming: T